Clinical Trials Assistant

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term – 12 month contract – with possibility to extend
• Full-time: 76 hours per fortnight
• Salary Range: $66,768- $73,811.92 f/t p/a (depending on experience and hours)
• Flexibility working between home and office available
• Location: Monash University, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
• Staff benefits

The Department

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) is Australia and New Zealand’s collaborative trials group specialising in investigator-initiated melanoma and skin cancer research. Working with leading researchers and institutions locally and around the globe, MASC Trials develops, conducts, and publishes research and clinical trials that improve melanoma and skin cancer outcomes.

MASC Trials is a registered not for profit research organisation, and has an academic affiliation with Monash University, with a dedicated department supporting our research activities, the MASC Research Centre.

MASC Trials manages a diverse growing portfolio of research in the prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and skin cancer, including early to late phase clinical trials. This is a dynamic organisation with global reach and a strong track-record of developing, managing and delivering research that improves outcomes in patients affected by melanoma and skin cancer.

The Role

MASC Trials is seeking a motivated Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) with sound administrative and excellent organisational skills to undertake a range of activities to provide operational support to all team members for studies in the MASC Trials’ clinical trial portfolio.

The CTA will be required to ensure effective collaboration and team work in the clinical trial setting as well as active contribution to the broader aims of MASC Trials.

This role requires excellent communication skills to manage relationships with MASC Trials members and researchers, clinicians, clinical trial staff, funders and university representatives both within and outside of the organisation and colleagues.

The role requires to take initiative and operate independently and within a team.

This position will work under the supervision of the Research Manager and assist other staff members, as delegated by the Research Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and contribute to improvement in the lives of those suffering from melanoma and skin cancer.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• • Relevant undergraduate degree in health sciences or related field (or an equivalent combination of relevant research experience and/or education/training)
  • Previous experience in research administration or clinical trial experience
  • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
  • Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to learn, flexible approach in dealing with change

Benefits of working with us:

• Contribute to high quality research that is practice changing
• Work in an exciting and dynamic field.
• Be a part of a supportive, growing team.
• Opportunities for self-improvement.
• Attractive remuneration package plus salary sacrificing.

Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in working with MASC Trials. Please provide a minimum of two referees. Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

All enquiries to Katja Loewe via katja.loewe@masc.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Wednesdau 5th February 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au